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What is Coaching?

I sometimes get asked what is coaching, why do I do it and why do people have it.

So I have put together this page to link together what the different types of coaching are that I am qualified in.

I hope you find it useful.

Coaching

Coaching is a process where a coach helps a client achieve specific personal or professional goals through guidance, support, and feedback.

It involves a partnership between the coach and the client to unlock the client's potential and empower them to make progress towards their goals. The coach provides a supportive and non-judgmental environment for the client to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and to identify strategies for achieving their desired outcomes.

It is goal-oriented and focusses on achieving specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals, both personal and professional. It involves active listening and questioning these techniques help clients explore their thoughts and feelings, identify obstacles, and develop effective strategies. Coaching aims to empower the client to take ownership of their development and to make informed choices that align with their values and goals. It focuses on growth and development it is not about teaching or telling the client what to do, but rather about helping them discover their own solutions and develop their skills and abilities.

Life Coachingg

Life coaching is a process that helps individuals clarify their goals, identify and overcome obstacles, and develop strategies to achieve their desired outcomes in various aspects of life, including personal and professional areas. It involves a partnership between a coach and a client to help the client unlock their potential and move forward in a specific area of their life.

Key Aspects of Life Coaching include:

Identifying obstacles, challenges and barriers and developing strategies to overcome them. Creating actionable plans and ensuring the clients are held accountable for their own progress. Promoting self awareness, personal development and empowerment by helping clients gain greater confidence and control over their lives. Helping clients define their goals and understand what they truly want to achieve in their lives.

What can Life Coaching help:

It can help careers by identify new opportunities and develop strategies for success. It can help relationships by improving communication, resolving conflicts and rebuilding them healthier. It can help personal growth and development by overcoming limiting beliefs, developing new habits and achieving a greater self awareness. It can help overall wellbeing by improving stress management, enhancing work life balance and promoting overall mental and physical well being.

Benefits of Life Coaching:

Increased motivation so clients stay focussed on their goals even when faced with a challenge. Increased confidence and self esteem. Having a greater clarity and direction in their lives. An enhanced relationship and better communication and long term positive changes.

Personal Training

Personal trainers are certified professionals who help individuals achieve their fitness goals. This is done through workouts, programs and guidance that is individual and personal to that individual. Personal training can be done one to one or as small group training where each individual will have tailor made plans made for them that take into account their fitness levels, goals and any specific needs or limitations they have.

What to expect from personal training:

Expert guidance from the trainer/coach including instruction on the correct form, technique and exercise progression which in turn ensures the practice is safe and will maximise their results. The trainer/coach will keep the individual motivated and accountable through goal setting, monitoring progress and providing feedback. Personal training can take place in gyms, outdoors or individuals homes. Each workout/plan is designed specifically for the individual.

Nutrition Coaching

A nutrition coach is a professional who provides personalized guidance and support to individuals or groups, helping them make healthier dietary choices and achieve their wellness goals. They offer advice and support in a non-clinical, less formal setting than dietitians or nutritionists. Nutrition coaches focus on empowering clients to take ownership of their health by understanding their behaviours and motivations, and by creating sustainable lifestyle changes.

What a nutrition coach focusses on:

Nutrition coaches work with clients to understand their current eating habits, lifestyle, and health goals. A nutrition coach develops strategies aligned with an individuals preferences and lifestyle. Often focusing on sustainable habit changes rather than restrictive diets. A coach provides encouragement and support to help clients stay on track with their goals.

They help clients identify and address behaviours that may hinder their progress, such as emotional eating or lack of sleep. Nutrition coaches provide information about healthy eating, food choices, and the role of nutrition in overall health and wellness.

In summary, a nutrition coach is a valuable resource for individuals seeking to improve their nutrition and overall health through guidance, support, and behaviour change strategies. They work in a non-clinical setting, providing general nutrition advice and support, while also focusing on motivating clients to make sustainable lifestyle changes.

Strength & Conditioning

Strength and conditioning is a systematic approach to training that focuses on enhancing an individual's physical performance and reducing injury risk. It involves various exercises and training methods, including strength training, cardio, and plyometrics, to improve strength, power, endurance, and overall physical fitness.

Key Components of Strength and Conditioning:

Conditioning aims to enhance cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and overall stamina through activities like running, cycling, or swimming. Plyometrics are explosive movements designed to improve power and agility, such as jumps and box jumps. Strength Training

focuses on improving muscle strength and endurance through resistance training, such as lifting weights, using resistance bands, or performing bodyweight exercises. Strength and conditioning also encompasses aspects like flexibility, core stability, and speed and agility training.

Benefits of Strength and Conditioning:

Benefits include improved performance which Enhances athletic performance in various sports and activities. Strengthens muscles and joints, reducing the risk of injuries. Builds muscle strength and power, allowing for greater force production. Enhanced Endurance through Improved cardiovascular fitness and stamina. Enhances agility, speed, and overall movement efficiency. Strength training can increase bone density, reducing the risk of osteoporosis. Can help increase metabolism and burn more calories.

Who Benefits from Strength and Conditioning?

Strength and conditioning is crucial for athletes of all levels to improve performance and reduce injury risk. Individuals looking to improve their overall fitness and well-being can benefit from strength and conditioning. Strength and conditioning can help rehabilitate injuries and prevent future recurrences. Strength training can improve overall health and well-being, regardless of age.

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Exercise Referral

Exercise referral schemes help people with health conditions or a sedentary lifestyle become more active in a safe and supportive environment. It's a structured program designed by qualified professionals, often lasting for a set period of 12 weeks. The goal is to improve health, manage existing conditions, and encourage long term behaviour changes.

How it works:

A GP or other healthcare professional refers individuals who could benefit from the scheme. A consultation is held to understand the person's health, lifestyle, and goals. A tailored exercise program is created based on individual needs and abilities. Qualified staff provide guidance, supervision, and encouragement throughout the program. Regular reviews track progress and adjust the plan as needed. The program aims to help participants continue with exercise after the initial period.

Benefits:

Regular exercise can help manage various conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and depression. Participating in a structured program can boost confidence and motivation. Exercise can help prevent the development of chronic conditions. The scheme empowers individuals to take a more active role in managing their health.

Eligibility:

The criteria vary, but generally, individuals with long-term health conditions, those who are sedentary, or those at risk of developing health conditions may be eligible. Some schemes may have specific age requirements or residency requirements.

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Cardiac rehabilitation is a structured program designed to help individuals recover and get back to a normal life after a heart event, such as a heart attack, bypass surgery, or stent placement. It includes supervised exercise, education, and guidance to support physical and mental wellbeing. Cardiac rehab is recommended for all patients following a cardiac event.

Who benefits from cardiac rehab?

Cardiac rehab can help improve fitness and reduce the risk of another heart attack. Bypass surgery, valve surgery, or stent placement can significantly impact heart function, and cardiac rehab helps with recovery and long-term management. Individuals with heart failure or angina can benefit from help managing symptoms and improve overall quality of life.

What does cardiac rehab include?

Cardiac rehab programs offer regular supervised exercise sessions, often at local leisure centres. Patients receive education about their heart condition, medication management, healthy eating, and other lifestyle changes. Cardiac rehab programs often include guidance to help manage stress and anxiety, which are common after a heart event. Cardiac rehab provides an opportunity to connect with others who have similar experiences and form a support network.

How can it help?

Cardiac rehab programs help improve cardiovascular health and muscle strength. Exercise and lifestyle changes can help manage these common symptoms. Cardiac rehab helps individuals regain their confidence and ability to enjoy their hobbies and activities. Education sessions provide valuable knowledge and strategies for long-term management. Cardiac rehab has been shown to reduce the risk of another heart attack and other cardiac events. The team will explain how you can monitor how you are feeling throughout the session.

Online Coaching

Online fitness coaching is a form of personalized fitness guidance delivered through digital platforms, providing clients with tailored workout plans, nutrition advice, and ongoing support to achieve their fitness goals. Coaches use technology to track progress, offer feedback, and share resources like videos, programs, and information.

Key aspects of online coaching:

Online coaches provide continuous guidance and encouragement, often through regular check-ins and communication. Clients can work out at their own pace and location, making it easier to integrate fitness into their schedules. Online coaching is often more affordable than in-person personal training. Coaches create custom workout plans and nutrition strategies based on individual needs and goals. Fitness programs and communication are delivered online through spreadsheets, apps, websites, or video calls.

Hybrid Coaching

Hybrid coaching combines the benefits of online coaching with in person coaching, offering clients both flexibility and the personal guidance of a in person coach.

Key Features of Hybrid Coaching:

Hybrid coaching allows individuals to train independently with their online program while still having access to their coach in person. Individuals receive an agreed number of in persons sessions with their coach. Individuals would access everything in the same way as online coaching when not in an in person setting.

Benefits of Hybrid Coaching:

The combination of online and in person interaction keeps clients more engaged and motivated. Individuals can train independently and still have access to a coach when needed. Plus all of the benefits of online coaching and personal training or strength and conditioning.

Combined Coaching

So after reading all of the above you may be thinking well I want to focus on my fitness, but I could do with looking at my nutrition and plyometrics sound fun plus I've just gone through a bad time so need to talk my next steps out with someone.

If you are thinking something like the above that's fine, the point of the above information is to show what I can do. I can work with you on one thing or a mixture of two three or all of the above. Things change over time so you may be reading this now thinking I want to lose a bit of weight then in 3 months time you may want to get back into playing football and want to focus on a more conditioning approach. Things happen, things change and we adapt. My role is to get you to the your goals in a safe, fast way and don't worry we will have fun on the way.